Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I thank the Taoiseach for his reply. I wish the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, well in the discussions taking place at present.

Is the Taoiseach hopeful, having discussed this with the British Prime Minister, that the devolution issue can be completed and that the matters of justice and policing can be devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly? He visited Northern Ireland in the past number of days.

What is the position on the North-South parliamentary forum envisaged under the Good Friday Agreement? Is it likely to be considered next year or if not, is it on the horizon?

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